The True Story of the movie "Lonesome Dove". (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@charlesronk2989]

Lonesome Dove IMO is the greatest Western Ever. Nothing comes close to this epic Masterpiece.

[@ΚαπετάνΜιχάλης-γ3ο]

Agreed. Some vote for other titles but I'm with you on this one!🇺🇸

[@Seydlitz99]

yes with "Tombstone," a close 2nd

[@KenDignam]

I'd put Shane,unforgiven up there aswell🇬🇧

[@Hippygal88]

Books Better

[@Goodnightland]

As a Goodnight, I never had a chance to put together all the history behind this. I used to walk some of the trails in New Mexico and was on the radio in New Mexico for many years. Thank you Mr. Skinner for your attention to detail and your honor to my family name.

[@code-52]

That's so awesome, that this is your family.

[@bethbartlett5692]

The History and Sociology value, is important for all. There's a misgiving idea fostered by Mainstream Academia that leads folks to inaccurate ideas that ,"we, each new generation are somehow more 8ntellugent that previous generations", when in fact they are our equal in all potentials and it is the establishing of being "Conscious in Thought" + ("Applying Higher Mind") that offered one greater intelligence expansion and the Higher Mind is where Wisdom resides. It is affected by our learned 8deas, fears and prejudices that form our Perspective and that is absolutely the key to all our strengths/weaknesses, Successes or un-successes. Explorations and Discoveries remain the motivations of Mankind. Best Thoughts to the Goodnight, Loving, families and all whom had a role in their expansion in the Cattle business. Beth Bartlett Sociologist/Behavioralist and Historian Tennessee, USA "the Volunteer State" 🇺🇲 🌎 ➕

[@gozaswife]

Oliver Loving was my great great great grandfather on my mother's side. I'm very proud of my lineage.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Anita, you should be proud of you lineage. It must be something to know your family is apart of western history. Jerry

[@melvinboyce9629]

Our ancestors would have know each other. One of mine managed the XIT ranch in the Panhandle. May you always be proud of your ancestors. They did much to help make America.

[@joezombie99]

Hell yeah!! you should be proud!

[@debysteele3806]

My fiancee is the great-great grandson of Quanah Parker...I wasn't aware that "Lonesome Dove" was based on this. Interesting.

[@thomasmaggio1718]

The video is informative,perhaps too much so. Only about half of it deals with the events of Lonesome Dove.

[@country383]

Lonesome Dove became one of my absolute favorite westerns the first time i saw it but I had no idea it was based on actual events. Can't begin to thank you enough for this documentary . The next time i watch it , I'll have even greater appreciation , So thank you again Mr.Skinner.

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

Lonesome Dove is the greatest western ever made. I had no idea it was real. Wonderful presentation.

[@debraanchante3661]

The Trump News Network Lonesome dove is my all-time favorite movie..

[@TheVeek192]

Greatest is a matter of opinion.

[@debraanchante3661]

vee kay that’s true.. that is my opinion

[@auntbelinda6501]

Come to Texas, especially North Texas and you will find out very quickly that it is real! The City of Ft. Worth is very proud of it's great heritage, and makes no bones about celebrating it. Every Saturday, even in the rain (snow, sleet and ice - no, they will not put the horses nor the cattle out in that weather) they cattle drive the long horns down the center of town. There are all kinds of western shows put on regularly with holiday specials. Weatherford, in Parker County was named for Quannah Parker, whose statue is predominantly displayed full size in bronze at the beginning of the old railroad trailhead in the stockyards. Weatherford is also famous for its peach trees, which are celebrated every September in a wonderful festival on the Courthouse square with every type and variation of peach ice cream, pie, fried pie, or peach concoction there is. Also back in the city of Ft. Worth, Michelin Star Chef Tim Love has his famous Steak house, "Lonesome Dove."

[@linklindsey5658]

I knew it was because we travel some of that trail to go see my Grandparents. There is a historical marker telling you when you are traveling that strech of trail now a highway.

[@michaelhart6804]

Love westerns, Lonesome Dove is got to be one of the best westerns ever made, It is my opinion that the cast of that show was the best picked of any movie western made..

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

Not one of.. the absolute best. Its the one in which all others should be judged by and compared to if they're any good.

[@muckeyduck3472]

Best western ever. and agree with you on cast.

[@JP-cw5mc]

Isn't diane lane awesome?

[@BigWheelHawaii]

You Are Spot On,,, Mister Hart,,,

[@amberlilly4101]

michael I agree, absolutely ! The only actor that I feel did not fit in the whole movie was Claire, which was played by Angelica Huston (sp ?) she just appeared to be ACTING which was not natural, like the way she leaned up against the fence in the corral and tipped her hat, and just other little things. Now, she has been good in other productions, it is not that she isn't a good actress, it is just that she didn't fit this movie. Also, she towered over Gus. Everyone else was great !! I truly loved PI he is such a natural, and I've seen him in one other movie which was Fried Green Tomatoes. I guess nobody else seems to have an opinion about Clare.

[@billyshafer3182]

Those of us that are old. I am 73. Know the history of Goodnight and Loving. We were raised on it.

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

Back in 20 and 13, I done learned my English from Jerry. Thank y'all, Jerry.

[@donloughrey1615]

WOW! It was like sitting next to a campfire listening to someone who was there. Thanks for this. From a history lover and a huge fan of Lonesome Dove.

[@rickobrien4025]

When "Lonesome Dove " first aired, I said to myself that that gal Lorrie Wood, played by Diane Lane , was gonna be a big star . I said the same thing when "Return to Lonesome Dove " aired and Reese Witherspoon showed her amazing talent .

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[@franktrautman2092]

Maybe you should have been a talent scout

[@geoffreycoghy3783]

Dond dd's d6

[@davesutherland7599]

Best mini series ever made.Excellent documentary matching historical fact to McMurtrys book.

[@richarddavis1163]

Mr. Skinner, I am from Weatherford, Texas and I have friends and loved ones buried in that cemetery. I live a few blocks from there. I hear people talk about the "fake old west" often enough and I wonder how they can't know the history and how tough it was in those days. Those men and the men still like them are disappearing and they have left the country to the most spoiled and ungrateful perpetual children as can be imagined, young and old alike. These people could not have lasted a week in the old west. I enjoy all of your offerings and you remind me by your speech of the men who built this nation only to now to be squandered by these unmanly malcontents and weaklings. I appreciate those left to us and I believe that you are one of these men. One correction from another clip, it was "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and not "Who Shot Liberty Valance", (as I am sure that you know). I look forward to all that you do.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Richard Davis Thank you Richard, if i had known you lived close to Weatherford when i was there, we would of had a cup of coffee. Thanks again Richard. Jerry

[@terryhershberger1825]

Yes this good ole country with the red white blue and the real morales of the history of the real west and the men and women who blazed the the trail for country are all rolling in their graves if only if they could see what has become of the U.S.A. makes you wonder if they would of became the strong legacy they are today. Terry Hershberger.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+Terry Hershberger Thank you Terry, you are invited to have coffee with Richard and me. (Ha). Thank you again. Jerry

[@howardjohnson6584]

+Richard Davis You wanna read some about the history of the area around Parker county, TX, read John Graves "Goodbye to a river".

[@richarddavis1163]

Billy Willy I am not particularly interested in the history of the town. Political history on the global scale is more to my interests. It is a nice place to live, of course.

[@rickeeeddleman5614]

Wonderful coverage of our western heritage. Thank You Mr Skinner

[@velociraptor68]

Jerry Skinner's historical summaries are the best. I have watched many.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Tom. Jerry

[@nmaddog4689]

I enjoyed that thoroughly. I’ll look for some more videos. Very interesting, hardy people back then.

[@fredtowns78]

Thats a fact!!!! His slow deep drawed voice is excellent for this period of our history!!! The people of that era would not tolerate the BS of todays culture for one second!!! The whole tail of Lonesome Dove depicts working together, honor, true Friendship and hard work!!! God Bless those past Soul,, God has surely got a cattle ranch for them all in Heave!!!

[@ronking9125]

Outstanding tribute to all things Texas!

[@Aqeel_Farooqi]

The characters - Augustus & Woodrow - created in Lonesome Dove will always live on, at least in my mind. What a western, this...

[@jeffs.8851]

Outstanding documentary Mr Skinner! We need men like Loving and Goodnight today.

[@Irishpride7777]

Makes me miss my home and heritage. Amarillo born, Texas raised, American proud.

[@badgerhawk9613]

Furry Critter thats definatley cowboy country in Amarillo

[@rojoknight]

A dying breed my friend.

[@badgerhawk9613]

@Cory Britton thanks

[@badgerhawk9613]

@Cory Britton no problem it's all good

[@NewarkBay357]

@Cory Britton, You're the nasty imbecile instigating unnecessary criticisms. It's unnecessary and not needed or wanted.

[@jesseg8130]

Lonesome Dove was a book that was sent to me while I served In the Navy during Desert Storm. I was so lonely there that I thought I would never be able to concentrate on a book especially a book with so many pages. But read it I did. One if not my favorite book ever. I love the story. Working 12 hour shifts I couldn't wait to be back in my cot to read Lonesome Dove. Some where alone the way after getting back home I learned of Goodnight and Loving, the true west I guess. Great history. Thank you Mr. Skinner.

[@Hippygal88]

Awesome book

[@wynonabieneman7985]

Can only imagine how hard life was like than. Yet they maintained focused on their dream. With a legacy to carry on for decades. Love your work Mr.Skinner Great History Lesson.

[@xplorer841]

2022 and I just watched Lonesome Dove for the first time. A better 6hrs I haven't spent in a long while. Came to watch this after. Thank you for posting this and giving honour to some fine men.

[@texasviking1]

This is where I was born and raised and will forever be my home.

[@cindyrobertson974]

Born in 1943 off the High Plains, down in Knox Co. Tex., but with an aunt and uncle in nearby Canyon, I partially 'grew up' on the plains, in the Palo Duro Canyon , and at the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. As a boy in the museum I would see photos, stories and licensees of Col Goodnight, and his buffalo and longhorn heard in the Canyon. As a young man I got married and did my Masters research in the Canyons. Been to his first year dugout and his house at Goodnight. Thanks so much Jerry for this documentary and all your others. Priceless! There's no greater personality in the Texas Panhandle bigger than Col. Goodnight.

[@LB-eh5fz]

I’m having the Theme Music to Lonesome Dove played around my Funeral,,,it’s my all time favorite ,I cry through it everytime

[@cherylhigdon615]

I love lonesome dove, watch it every year. excellent BIO. Thank you Jerry Skinner

[@w4shep]

Such an amazing bit of history, superbly told by Mr. Skinner. Thank you for creating and sharing all these tales of American history. It’s truly amazing the hardships our forefathers endured, without complaint, to build this country.

[@davidblythe3865]

I'm Australian, but I love these tales from Jerry Skinner. Thumbs up.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you David. Jerry

[@mrcheryl100]

I’m sorry but you are mistaken... The rangers who were portrayed in Lonesome Dove were actually ranger Edward Dixon Westfall and ranger Captain George “Bigfoot” Wallace from the San Antonio area If you go the the main branch of the San Antonio library you’ll find the hand written journals of Westfall. In them he writes about their dealings with the notorious Indian outlaw they tracked nicknamed Bigfoot, (aka Blue duck in Lonesome Dove) Also in the journals is the recount of Westfall being attacked by Indians and having to crawl wounded for miles back to the cabin. These are the Texas Rangers the Lonesome Dove characters are modeled after

[@retriever19golden55]

Amazing story...what an epic movie a biography of Charles and Molly would be! Amazing also how the story circles around to the same people and places...from rescuing Clara Parker to giving Quanah and his people a place to stay. What a concept: instead of driving away hungry Natives, Goodnight feeds them and befriends them. A successful and wealthy man who shares with the less fortunate rather than snatching crumbs away from them, wow. And Molly helped to save the buffalo from extinction.

[@SteveP116]

Who could thumbs down this historical video. This is real history

[@michealdean3750]

What an incredible, enchanting, and exquisite story teller. I'm really happy to have found this channel.

[@ep9360]

Love your stories Mr Skinner! May God Bless and keep you!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you EP. Jerry

[@troy9477]

Great history. Kudos to Molly for saving as many bison calves as she could. It's great that their descendants are still there. I enjoy your history videos a lot. Thank you

[@kitsiewr]

Just wonderful. Always loved the song about them, "Goodnight-Loving Trail" .

[@beawinna9878]

Written by the late great U. Utah Phillips

[@mlackey9812]

Mr. Skinner, thank you for another OUTSTANDING video. I, as well as so many others, share and really appreciate your passion for the true historical facts. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND WILLINGNESS TO SHARE!!

[@michaelrutledge7048]

LD is my all-time favorite western!! Great novel, great movie and a great cast!! Having been based on true life adventures makes it that more special.

[@rextucker3184]

Robert Duvall said it was his favorite role of everything he ever did. The mini series is why I started reading Larry McMurtry.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Rex. Jerry

[@rextucker3184]

You are welcome, Sir.

[@simonegad]

@@JerrySkinner1943 are you related to jack skinner who was a musician-also from oklahoma? i dated him many years ago.

[@simonegad]

by the way, i love your youtube presentations. have watched many of them. very enlightening.

[@celiagonzalez1453]

Know more then u

[@betterhoofitfoalextensionp9995]

Thank you for this from Erin in New Zealand. Thank you!

[@kcharles8857]

One of the best books I have ever read, and then the brilliant mini series. Now this, the trilogy is complete!

[@marshaldillon4387]

That was Great history of the old west. I really enjoyed the true story. Thank You.

[@michaelcarr7170]

I thoroughly enjoyed this as "Lonesome Dove" was my all time favorite movie.

[@debraanchante3661]

Michael Carr mine too.. absolutely love lonesome dove

[@robertbyrd4112]

This whole narrative is so interesting. I love old west history so much, and it comes alive through these programs.

[@cattalkbmx]

When a grape sees another grape... thank you very much for uploading this and helping tie a wonderful work of art to it's true inspiration. Thanks to Goodnight and Loving and all those Texans who paved a way for future generations!

[@bluesmills]

Another masterpiece Jerry, thanks for the wonderful steps back in time.

[@stwhite5135]

Thank you. Great video. Nice to hear the true story. These people built our country. We owe them a lot.

[@neogirl37]

Awesome, thank you very much, always one if my favorite westerns, but you certainly bought it to life for me... WWG1WGA 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@nitasheehan2704]

Lonesome Dove is the best television I have ever seen. I love the fact that it's based on facts. I love great actor Robert Duval!

[@geraldmims5128]

Me too! I've read the book at least three times, and saw the series maybe six times or more! And once, in the nineties, I ran into Robert Duvall at a mall in LA! I shook his hand and told him Black people loved him! He smiled and said, "What?" So I repeated it, and he just quietly gushed! I like to think he never forgot that unexpected compliment!...

[@nitasheehan2704]

@@geraldmims5128 I love your comment!

[@geraldmims5128]

@@nitasheehan2704 Aw shucks, Nita!

[@nitasheehan2704]

@@geraldmims5128 😊

[@dianetzar7788]

I still cry when Gus dies and I've been watching and rewatching for 20 years

[@lillypad9960]

Jerry Skinner, you are a fantastic teller of our history. Thank you so much.

[@arlenablair8730]

The first time I saw lonesome dove I was heart struck the best western😍😍 movie I have ever seen

[@valerienorman6066]

Thank you for your awesome telling of history.

[@Katseye102]

I didn’t realize the “Lonesome Dove” series was actually based on fact. Stands to reason why my husband at the time was so obsessed with the books! Your a great story teller! Loved listening!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Catherine, now that you know, is there a chance of reconciliation? Jerry Just kidding

[@thatlarryguy6841]

Lonesome Dove was a novel by Larry McMurty, one of the best story tellers in American history. You should read all his work. Especially the ones that came before Lonesome Dove, although written afterward.

[@toohighstrung]

Easily one of, if not THE most influential true western stories of all time. The movie is a standout classic and can be watched over and over and still keep you involved

[@lisatruitt9982]

My great grandfather worked for Charles Goodnight. He was the grounds keeper, handy man and carpenter for the ranch. His family lived in a little house across from the Goodnight house that still stands today. My great aunt who died in 2015 at 105 used to tell me stories about life on the ranch and colonel Goodnight.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Lisa that is very interesting. Jerry

[@carolbarnes5172]

Never knew that Lonesome Dove was about real people. Thanks for bringing so much to light about the real American hero’s of the old West. They built this country no question, our generation owe them all the recognition and respect they deserve.

[@surearrow]

>>--------------------------> These videos, by Skinner, are what KZbin should be. Quality, historical entertainment that really should be in our schools today. Thank you Jerry Skinner for your excellent work and sharing them with us.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+surearrow No, I thank you for taking the time to watch them. Jerry

[@vincenteasley]

@@JerrySkinner1943 I enjoyed this immensely, fantastic history. I lived out in Springton in Parker County along theGoodnight-Loving Trail.

[@Dreamskater100]

I know what yr saying but it's good there is a variety of styles and stuff on ytube so these gems that Jerry makes remain unique and special to us who watch them. Otherwise, evthing would become contrived and the same. Yes, definitely should be used in schools.

[@GottliebGoltz]

That is how all history should be done, Yup.

[@jlemaire9418]

He aint less than Shelby Foote. We blessed to heard these men.

[@brianhearon1930]

NOBODY does a documentary as well as this man! He's like the history teacher you wish you had.(do they even teach real history anymore?)

[@NJStormSpotter]

I love American history and Lonesome Dove is one of my favorite all time mini series. Thank you for a great presentation!

[@charleslindley1596]

I had watched this documentary a couple of years ago but enjoyed watching it again.These men back then truly had "true grit" Thanks Jerry for the work and research you do.

[@davidberger2069]

Great history lesson. I'm watching the series for the 2nd time after 20 years-this is adding to the pleasure.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you David. Jerry

[@brendawatkins7985]

MY GRANDMA(MA)🌝SAWYER TOLD ME A GREAT STORY YEAR'S BEFORE SHE DIED ABOUT WHAT I THINK IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS STORY,IT WAS SHE AND HER MOTHER AND FATHER GOING TO TEXAS IN A COVERED WAGON AND HAVING TO CROSS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ON A BARGE.TODAY WE NEED TO TELL OUR CHILDREN TO RESPECT THEIR ELDERS AND EVERYONE WITH RESPECT,SEEMS THE MOLD HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR QUITE SOME TIME,CAUSE THE PERSON''S RAISING THEM FORGET OR WASN'T TOLD OR TAUGHT THE WAY WE ARE ,WHEN RAISED IS WHAT THERE DEALING WITH TODAY.GREAT CHOICE,S ARE MADE WHEN THERE'S A GOOD PARIETAL GUIDELINES IN WASHINGTON AND THE HUMAN RACE IF THERE IS RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE CARING FOR OUR FUTURE,OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE AND WE ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE TODAY AND SLIM TO NONE ISN'T A GOOD CHOICE .

[@barbaradietze6926]

Lonesome Dove is one of the most excellent shows ever shown on TV bar none. To watch the "true" stories of this epic drama is so fascinating and wonderful. Those were the days when men were real men and women were made of beauty and true grit. Thank you for the back story. And May God Bless America!

[@douglasolsen1208]

Thank you, Jerry Skinner. Great story.

[@charlieboyzname]

Thanks Jerry, another pleasurable 40 minutes lost in learning about good hard working history makers. As always thank you Peace Charlie UK 🇬🇧

[@clintwalker6389]

Very good,I wish Hollywood would of told the truth in honor of these great people.

[@gigih.hammer306]

Jerry, what a very interesting clip on Lonesome Dove. My husband was addicted to these movies. After he became ill, the movies were played on a daily bases, and I had no choice but watch them with him. I'm German born and raised, and as a child I loved American western movies. None ever were as good as Lonesome Dove. My husband would have loved this documentary about Lonesome Dove. Thank you for posting this. BTW, I now live in Texas.

[@tew-dawg9671]

“Can’t stand rude behavior in a man. Won’t tolerate it!”

[@John-ob7dh]

Especially when Augustus hit him with that heavy navy colt. He sure took notice then.lol

[@JasonCoombsMusic]

We didn't take no lip from no bar tender then and we won't be taken none now slams bartenders head on bar and points at the picture on the wall of the three fellers I like that part

[@blondbowler8776]

@@John-ob7dh It was a Walker or Dragoon, I believe. A Navy would have been light for a Ranger.

[@kreggbarnhart4734]

@@blondbowler8776 Looked to me like a Walker in the film version, from my SASS shooting days.

[@harrietmcdonell5034]

Love when he said in that movie! Once in while someone will say it when family together. 🙄And other lines, but this I see when hearing it! 🤷

[@ulrikebergmann5383]

Great History Lesson. I have read the book, It is my favorite book. Thanks a lot and all the best !

[@richard102879]

Wow. I’m so glad I stumbled onto this. Very well told and historically accurate.

[@TheFritz423]

Finally KZbin recommends something worth watching!

[@cattleman36]

That was awesome history! Thank you, sir, for your production.

[@Hollergirlohio]

U have the accent my dad had. Sometimes I listen to ur documentaries just to remember how he talked and how he told stories. Thank you.

[@jdearing46]

Those were some tough hombres back then. He went through all that to die of gangrene ave even that took almost a month to do him in. This is the type of history that should be taught in schools. It gives a good sense of what it took to make this country livable.

[@ainechlairnicbhuachain9936]

This country was livable long before then, do you not know that the indigenous people lived here many years before white men came along?

[@bryanhurd9955]

+Anna Buchanan But no development

[@cattalkbmx]

+Anna Buchanan It wasn't very livable for white women before white men came along and settled it Anna. The indigenous Cock's Always Hard didn't care much for women's rights...

[@ainechlairnicbhuachain9936]

bryan hurd it didn't need to be developed. indigenous people were doing fine without "development"

[@ainechlairnicbhuachain9936]

cattalkbmx white women, white men, doesn’t matter, the land was stolen from indigenous people. it wasn't meant to be welcoming or friendly for white folks.

[@gratefuldead2379]

JERRY SKINNER...... It’s Sunday morning. I’m sitting on my balcony watching the squirrels run and play drinking coffee and I stumbled upon this. Wow my friend. What a lot of history built into a 30 min documentary. What an amazing story or should I say history. Thank you so much for this.

[@loisaustin6200]

This was my favorite western novel and movie out of all of them. The story of these two men and good friends is a priceless piece of American history. I've read McMurtry's book twice and watched the tv production Lonesome Dove so many time I can't even count them. Thank you Jerry for the true story of Lonesome Dove, I love it.

[@starryeyes2067]

Hi Lois! I have read Lonesome Dove six times and mini-series also too many times to count. What woman doesn't want a GUS McCrae in her life! Funny story I read: A family confessed they were so devoted to Lonesome Dove that no one could marry into the family until they read the book and watched the series!

[@desertodavid]

@@starryeyes2067 is Duvall your real name?

[@nancydalton7081]

I enjoyed the book and series Lonesome Dove. The history is even more interesting. I had kin in Weatherford, many buried there. These West TX folk are of such strong stock and grit. Thanks for this video.

[@iloveTRUMP]

Lonesome Dove is my all-time favorite movie ever...used to be Gone with the Wind until LD came along...it surpasses any western I've ever watched!! I'm thanking you in advance of watching it because I know what a good job you do Mr. Skinner!

[@pacerburton625]

Laura I completely agree... Lonesome Dove is not only the best western ever made ...but maybe one of the best films... And like you I love Gone With The Wind..

[@Dem0D1ck]

Don't know that I agree. Yes, it's a great movie, but so are Open Range and Broken Trail. Both with Duvall as the lead actor. They're like a kind of western trilogy.

[@dianecrane3419]

The book was fantastic.

[@basshuntet1455]

Laura Hailey laura you are exactly correct, was blue duck scary or what?

[@vickiethomas9207]

THOSE 2 MOVIES R MY TOP 2 ALSO!!!

[@karenharris1846]

Fascinating!!! Thank you!

[@Kittydoc90]

Another excellent documentary-thank you, Mr. Skinner.

[@plugger4945]

Wonderful works,”Im off to Texas”! This was American History at its finest. Thank,I’ll enjoy it over and over again.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you William. Jerry

[@shanechandler1655]

As a Texan, I have always read as much history about the people who actually lived the history which made our Lone Star State what she is today. It took all kinds to make this stew. As a boy, I was always wide eyed amazed at those stories, and I was often lucky enough in my Little Town to have an old farmer, or old cowboy, to tell me those stories! I have nothing but respect for our history, but as a government controlled state, that in itself is as An amazing story! You couldn’t make up a story any more exciting than the story that Texas Rising tells. The fight for Texas Independence! It is actually several battles combined, that make up that story. Somehow, y’all left it out of the lineup, when you were talking about all the battles that Cowboys have fought in.

[@ep9360]

Love your stories Mr Skinner!

[@vikkinicholson2300]

you are the real mccoy when it comes to telling the stories of the old west, not just breezing thru it. This is the type of research that is greatly appreciated.

[@intothemystic3374]

Thank you Jerry Skinner for your dedication to this historical document and weaving together the threads of history! Paying homage to the Lovings, Goodnights and entire extended family brought back to life a very moving piece of American history. I especially like the inclusion of Quanah Parker, "Molly" and the buffalo.

[@turtlemcclintock5321]

Mr Skinner, I sit in awe over your video while being overpowered by the historical insight and narration. I became invisible to life for 35 well spent moments. This goes on my 'keeper' list. R.J.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Turtle McClintock Thank you Turtle, This was one of my favorite stories. I learned a lot about the hard life those old timers lived. Thank you again. Jerry

[@rjay7019]

Off topic a little bit but I'm a Turtle and an R.J. and love your video Mr. Skinner👍 love history and hearing these stories. I now live in West Texas and my roots run deep.

[@celiagonzalez1453]

Mr skinner please add the classic to my KZbin. Am very crazy about classics like wagon train, gunsmoke. They were deleted from youtube

[@celiagonzalez1453]

To who ever is responsible for. All seasons of the classics. Wagon train and gunsmoke series. Please added to KZbin again!!!!!!

[@bgurtek]

Mr. Skinner, your tender & enlightening handling of this topic deserves serious accolades. Thank you.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

I,m about 15yrs. late on watching, but it makes no less one of the most interesting stories. As others have already said, I had no idea this was a true story. Your narrating is wonderful, and with your accent it makes it sound,like you had been with them. Not making fun of your speech, I was born in Ok, and my 3rd Grt. Grandfather was, 1st 300 colonist to the territory, now TX.

[@dirtdiggindawg310]

Mr Skinner . I want to take the tim3 to thank you for taking us all back to the days of US history when free men were realy Free. These men and women forged the trails for future generations to prosper . They and you Sir realy need to be commended and remembered. Thank you again Sir.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my friend for your kind words DAWG. Jerry

[@thef8ofman984]

I'll be, I just found out one of my very favorite movies of all time has an even more fascinating TRUE story behind it! Thank you, Two thumbs up!!

[@tomberryhill5419]

Jerry Skinner is a top notch story teller and historian. Thank you for your tales and accuracy in their telling. You are an American Treasure.

[@williambeattie8554]

As a cattle farmer and admirer of the old west, this is absolutely fascinating for me. Thank you so much, please make more

[@JerrySkinner1943]

+William Beattie As long as you keep watching William. Jerry

[@williambeattie8554]

+Jerry Skinner Definitely will.

[@williambeattie8554]

+Walter Grigat I cannot honestly say I have heard of it, however, I do know that a lot of my ancestors left Ireland and headed both west, and in my case, east to Scotland. I know there are Beatties who farm in the Keoma and Calgary area, it is maybe possible one of them wrote it. Thank you for the information regarding the book, will have a look at it.

[@grabnrungranny6003]

Wonderful story/Texas history lesson!

[@bonnybadour4994]

This story was incredible. The narration was impeccable and made the story come to life! Thank you so much!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you very much Bonny. Jerry

[@bonnybadour4994]

@@JerrySkinner1943 you are an amazing story teller! When you speak it gives the feeling that we are there, in time & place

[@lungotevere]

Thank you for a wonderful and heart filled video!

[@willyam9735]

Very well done Jerry, like all your other videos. It's obvious you have a love of history, especially of the old west! Thanks for all the time and energy you put in to these stories! Will in Oregon & Oregon trail pioneer descendant.

[@jkegly007]

Mr. Skinner, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge of the history of this great land. I enjoy watching and listening to you. Thank you.

[@78tag]

Thanks, Jerry - I needed to watch something like this today. I am old enough to have a good friend who grew up on a large ranch in N Cal that is generations old. It's not the same anymore naturally but the similarities in character to the cowboys of the past are clear. Great job of telling the story. Thanks again.

[@williamparham6552]

Thank you Jerry. Lonesome Dove-- all the epidodes in my opinion was the best Western ever. Another excellent depiction of the Comanches, Texas and the Texas Rangers is "The Empire of the Summer Moon", by S.C, Gwynne. The Late Great Larry McMurtry, author of "Lonesome Dove "is also one our greatest novelist.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you William. Jerry

[@jimvandemoter6961]

I didn't know that Lonesome Dove was based on Goodnight and Loving. I read about them when I was a kid. Our children aren't being taught history anymore. They don't realize what it took to make this country. Today's history is, there was the civil war, then WWI, then WWII, then Viet Nam. In between that nothing happened. Teachers aren't allowed to TEACH. They must follow pre-approved doctrine that assures uniformity, not free thought.

[@victorcastle1840]

Jim Vandermoter, that is because they took Government money and let them in the school door and soon they took over what was once the LOCAL school boards job, like a sneaky weasel they are. A Old Nam combat vet that saw it slowly happen.

[@flaco5581]

It's the communists that got God out of the schools.

[@markmark1078]

"Left-wing poop-aganda is served"

[@keithmartin7831]

If you do your reach. North Korea prints more text books including history than any country.

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

According to McMurtry, Gus and Call *were not modeled after historical characters* , but there are similarities with real-life cattle drivers Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving.

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Thank you Sir for your time & history 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@virgiljjacas3955]

Sir, thank you for uploading these episodes from our unique American history.

[@ryublueblanka]

wow...that is love. Lonesome Dove one of the all time greatest stories. thanks for another gem Mr. Jerry Skinner

[@sterlinsmith1651]

Jerry, I live in the Texas Panhandle - just love this video. So interesting and informative!

[@bonnierenteria419]

Such a fascinating story! Thank you So Much for sharing!!!